Internal bath



' Oct. 28. 1924- W. J. NACE INTERNAL BATH Fiied June 20, 1922 Inventor", WzZZzam JNaee,

, 1 Attorney.

Patented Oct. 28, 1924.

\VILLIAM J. NACE, OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

INTERNAL BATH.

Application filed June 20, 1922. Serial No. 569,580.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM J. NACE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Los Angeles, in the county of Los Angeles and State of California, have invented new and usefulImprovements in Internal Baths, of which the following is a specifi ':ation.

My invention relates to improvements in internal bath apparatus and more particu larly to the type where external. pressure is applied to a collapsible fluid container to cause the fluid to flow through a nozzle to the parts to be cleansed.

My objects in this invention are, first, to provide a device of the class described in which the fluid flow may be regulated and maintained at any described rate within the limits of the apparatus; second, to provide means whereby the several parts may be readily taken apart for cleansing, and for packing in a compact space, or for the application of various styles of nozzles; third, the provision of an apparatus which includes a collapsible fluid container, the mouth of which is adapted to receive a perforate plug, a flexible tube leading from the plug, and a nozzle fitting also connected to the tube and especially adapted for use as a douche, while at the same time serving to supply the necessary pressure to the fluid container unden the weight of the body.

With the above objects in View the invention comprises the peculiar combination and arrangement of parts which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Other objects and advantages will appear hereinafter, and while I have shown and will describe a preferred form of construe tion, I desire it to be understood that I do not limit myself to such preferred form, but that various changes and adaptations may be made therein without departing from the spirit of my invention as hereinafter claimed.

In the drawings Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the complete apparatus assembled and ready for use.

Fig. 2' is a. plan view of the movable nozzle fitting on a larger scale.

Fig. 3 is a sectional .view of this fitting taken on the line 8-3 of Fig. 2, looking in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the perforate stopper valve used to establish a controllable fluid passage between the fluid container and the tube leading to the nozzle fitting; and

Fig. 5 is a sectional elevation of this stopper valve taken on the line 55 of Fig. 4.

Similar reference numerals refer to corresponding parts in all the views of the drawings.

As illustrated in the drawings, the numeral 1 indicates a collapsible fluid container which may be an ordinary hot water bag or bottle made of rubber, or rubber impregnated fabric. In place of the ordinary stopper for such water bottle, this invention provides a perforate stopper valve whereby the flow of fluid from the container may be regulated to any desired rate within the limits of the apparatus.

This stopper valve is illustrated more. particularly in Figs. 4 and 5, but is also shown in its functional relation to the other parts: of the apparatus in Fig. 1.

The stopper valve is provided with an enlarged flattened portion 2, to serve as a thumb hold for convenience in attaching it to the water bottle; and with a plug cock 3, for regulating the flow by means of the T handle 4. At the outlet end of the valve is an enlargement 5, for attaching a flexible rubber tube 6 in the ordinary manner. The screw threads 7, and rubber washer 8, serve to attach the stopper to the water bottle in a. water tight manner.

The nozzle fitting shown at 9 is provided with a removable nipple 10 attached to it by a screw thread, with the oint made water tight by means of the rubber washer 11. This nipple has an enlarged and 12, over which the rubber tube 6 may be slipped and retained in position. The nozzle fitting is provided with means, consisting of a screwed nipple 18, for attaching a suitable nozzle, and for making the joint water tight by means of the rubber washer 14:.

Various forms of nozzles may be used with my device. One such form, illustrated at 15, is particularly adapted for using the apparatus as a. rectal douche. I desire to call special attention to the fact that in this invention the nozzle is attached to nozzle fitting in an inclined, instead of a vertical, position. venient to insert and more comfortable to use, as the slope corresponds. to the body passages into which the nozzle is to be inserted.

This makes it much more con- The nozzle fitting 9 is provided with a relatively broad base'having its under surface convex, as shown at 16, and the edges of the base are rounded so as to ,prevent cutting the material of the Water bag When relatively heavy'pressure is applied to it by this fitting. I

For use the apparatus is assembled in the manner indicated by Fig. 1. .After the nozzle is inserted in the body passage to be cleansed, the user applies pressure to the Water bag by means of the Weight ofhis body acting through the base of the nozzle fitting. The large flange 17 of the fitting allows of this being done Without injury or inconvenienceto the person of the user.

' The T handle t is then adjusted to secure the desired rate of flow of the cleansing fluid, and this rate will thereafter be maintained so long as the pressure on the bag and the position of the handle 4 remains un changed. I a

Numerals 18, 19 and 20 respectively indicate the fluid passages through the stopper valve, nozzle fitting and nozzle.

The inventionis not limited to the 'details of construction shown, except as set forth in the appended'cl'ainis.

I claim as, my invention:

1. In internal bath apparatus a perforate stopper adapted for making a Water tight con- 7 V nection With arfluid container, said. stopper being provided in its'body portion with an integral flattened thumb hold; an integral valve for regulating the flow offluid therethrough; and a discharge end adapted for insertion into a flexible tube.

2. An internal bath apparatus comprising aperfor'ate stopper adapted for making a water tight connection with a fluid container, said stopper being provided in its body portion With an integral flattened thumb hold; an integral valve; a discharge end adapted for insertion into a flexible tube; and a fluid passage therethrough; said passage being adjusted by means of said valve.

3. Internal bath apparatus comprising a compressible fluid container; a perforate stopper adapted to make a Water tight conneetion with the interior thereof and with a flexible tube; a fitting provided with an inclined nozzle and a convex base adapted for compressing said container; a flexible tube connecting said'stopper and saidffitting; and means for regulating the flow of fluid from said container through said stopper, tube, and'fitting; said means consisting of a valve incorporated in the body of said stopper.

4. Internal bat-h apparatus comprising a compressible fluid container; a perforate stopper adapted for establishing a Water tight passage between'the interior of said container and a flexible tube, and provided with an integral thumb hold and integral valve; a fitting provided with a removable inclined discharge nozzle, a removable tube nipple, a passage connecting said nipple With said nozzle, and a base having a convex under surface adapted for compressing said'eontainer; and a flexible tube connecting said stopper With'said fitting.

' WILLIAM J. NACE. 

